Notre Dame Cathedral

Paris

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February 21st 2011
Paris was really beautiful. We stayed in a great hotel. It was an old building...we had to walk up about 5 flights of stairs to get to our room but they were like "Victorian era" style (what would that be called in France?), so it was neat. The rooms were recently redone so it was comfortable and nice. The view was amazing; we opened the double door window to look out onto a beautiful street lined ... read more

Europe » France » Paris

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more